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Patent GB-190619724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Accelerating the Action of Continuous Compressed Air Brakes for Railway Trains.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1906-09-04
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 19,724. Howorth, F. W., [Compagnie Internationale de Freinage (Systeme Luyers) Soc. Anon.]. Sept. 4. Brakes.-A valve device for accelerating emergency applications of compressed-air brakes, by venting the train-pipe locally to the atmosphere, works without a spring. It comprises a chamber 1 which is connected to the train-pipe at 2 and is separated from a reservoir 3 by a flexible diaphragm 4, the chamber 1 and reservoir 3 communicating through a pipe 17 and orifice 18. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the diaphragm 4 is connected by a rod 5 to a slide valve 8. The end of the slide valve is cut away at 23, so that in its normal position shown, the chamber 1 communicates with the orifice 18, and the chamber and the reservoir 3 are charged to the same pressure. In graduated applications of the brakes, air from the reservoir 3 can pass through the channel 23 and equalize the pressures on the opposite sides of the diaphragm 4. But when train-pipe pressure is suddenly reduced, the diaphragm 4 is inflected towards the chamber 1, and the valve 8 is moved to vent the chamber 1 and the train-pipe to the atmosphere through ports 21, 19. A cavity 22 in the valve also connects the orifice 18 to an atmospheric port 20, and, when the pressure in the reservoir 3 has fallen to that in the chamber 1, the valve is returned to its normal position. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, the chamber 1 is in permanent communication with the reservoir 3 through the orifice 18 and passage 17. When train-pipe pressure is suddenly reduced, the diaphragm 4 is deflected downwardly, venting the reservoir 3 through a port 20 and moving a piston 8 to vent the train-pipe through ports 19.
Patent GB-190622216-A (GB)
Title: Improved Compressed Air Burner for Gas Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: MURINICK ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1906-10-08
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 22,216. Murinick, A. Oct. 8. Incandescent gas burners.-In a compressed-air burner, the compressed-air apertures and gas apertures are arranged in a single nipple piece, and additional air is supplied through the ordinary inlets. In one arrangement, the compressed air is supplied through a lateral passage 8, Fig. 1, to a central hole 9 in the nipple 11, and the gas apertures 10 are arranged round the hole 9. The nipple may be provided with additional compressedair apertures 9, Fig. 4, supplied through lateral passages 12,-and the central air aperture, may be replaced by a gas aperture 10, Fig. 7. In another arrangement, the compressed air is supplied to a chamber 13, Fig. 8, having air outlets, and the gas is supplied through tubes 15 extending through the chamber.
Patent GB-190625393-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Air Inlet Valve or Ventilator for Drains and Sewers and the like.
Inventor: ANDERSON JOSHUA THOMAS NOBLE
Filed: 1906-11-10
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 25,393. Anderson, J. T. N. Nov. 10. Ventilating-shaft tops.- The passage in an inlet ventilating-cowl for drains, sewers, &c. is normally closed to back updraughts by a swinging balanced flap valve controlled by gravity, by springs, electrically, or otherwise ; it is opened by external draughts which, on account of the position of the opening in the cowl, act on the valve to one side of its axis only. A form of the apparatus for use with the sewers of a private house is shown in Fig. 1. External draughts entering by the opening e in the cowl c rotate the valve b about its axis a, and thus pass into the pipe d. The Specification states that the cowl may be pivoted and arranged to act like a weathercock, so that the aperture always faces the wind.
Patent GB-190629507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PAUL HABICHT
Filed: 1906-12-27
Abstract: 29,507. Habicht, P., and Habicht, C. Jan. 11, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Gas and like engines.- The exhaust valve 6 of the four-stroke-cycle engine shown in Fig. 1 is opened by the action of combustion products on the piston 7. The piston 7, which is connected to the valve by the spindle shown, is raised from its seat when the port 4 is uncovered by the working piston 10. The valve returns to its seat when the products of combustion in the chamber 5 are released by the lower edge of the piston uncovering the port 4. A modification is described in which the valve opens in the opposite direction to that of Fig. 1. A second modification describes the use of a lever for opening the valve, one end of the lever being connected to the valve stem and the other end to the operating piston 7. The gases in the chamber 5 are exhausted through a port in the main piston.
Patent GB-190703706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Lamps with Inverted Incandescent Burners.
Inventor: POESCHL ALBERT
Filed: 1907-02-14
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 3706. Poschl, A. Feb. 14. Incandescent gas lamps.-T h e a i r inlets b of an inverted lamp pare arranged on the underside of the mixing-tube or tubes k, and within a draught-tube a having a diaphragm with openings d vertically above the inlets b, the combustion gases passing upwards between the draught tube a and an outer casing or flue f. The draught-tube a may be coated on the outside with enamel &c. to act as a reflector, or may support a reflector.
Patent GB-190706840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutch Mechanism for Pulleys.
Inventor: GRUCA PAUL
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 6840. Gruca, P. March 21. Clutches.-In segmental friction clutches, a driving - pulley 32, Fig. 1, carries pivoted levers 9 adapted to engage a groove 5 in a disk 3 on the shaft 1. Nuts in the lever ends are engaged by screwed rods 12, which carry bevel-pinions 14 engaged by a loose bevel-wheel 15 which may be coupled to the shaft 1 to operate the clutch by a clutch-piece 17 operated by levers 19,20,21,22,23,24. When the clutch-piece 17 is withdrawn, the end 27 of the lever 22 engages a recess 28 in the wheel 15 and holds it stationary so that the clutch disengages itself. As shown in Fig. 4, the levers 9 may be operated in pairs by rods 12 which carry worm-wheels 31 engaging worms on spindles 30 driven through bevel-wheels 29 by the wheel 15.
Patent GB-190709150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treads for Pneumatic and other Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: HALL SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-04-19
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 9150. Hall, S. April 19. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A protective non-skidding cover c o m prises curved metal pieces A, which may have roughened wearing faces, secured by hooked ends A' to rigid side rings D of round, oval, square, or oblong section. In the form shown in Fig. 1, guiding-pieces E threaded on the rings D are arranged between the parallel faces of the pieces A. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the pieces A are separated by rubber ridges B' formed on or attached to the tyre tread, the tread in some cases being covered by suitablyshaped overlapping metal strips capable of moving towards one another when the tread is compressed ; when the ridges B<1> are attached to the tyre, metal strips may be placed beneath them ; the edges of the plates A may slightly overlap the ridges B' and may be bevelled. In the form shown in Fig. 11, the pieces A rest on metal plates I, the engaging faces of both sets of pieces being inclined, as shown, to allow the pieces to move freely towards one another when the tread is compressed ; the faces of the metal pieces I may be curved or flat transversely and may engage in recesses in the pieces A. To ensure radial movement of the pieces A, the side rings D may be formed with guiding recesses or corrugations for the hooked ends A'. In the case of twin-treaded tyres, the plates may extend right across the tyre with a slightly re-entrant part between the treads. To prevent creeping of the pieces on the tyre, their under faces are corrugated. To prevent heating and wear of the tyre, it may be covered with a felt or like covering cemented or otherwise attached to it.
Patent GB-190713077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type-casting Machines.
Filed: 1907-06-05
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 13,077. Pierpont, F. H., and Lanston Monotype Corporation. June 5. Monotype machines.-Relates to means for casting low quads or spaces by means of a divided mould blade. When low quads are to be cast, the upper or cut off section of the blade is advanced and locked to a fixed member, and, when character types are to be - cast, the upper section is released from the fixed member and locked to the main section of the blade. The divided blade is preferably of the form described in Specification No. 13,076, A.D. 1907. The main section B, Fig. 5, has an orifice in its rear end, in which fits a shouldered part B<2> of a sliding block B<3> which is connected to the actuating- mechanism. In an orifice in the upper section C of the blade fits a block C<2>, in which is an orifice C<3> having bevelled sides. Mounted to slide transversely of the blades is a block D carrying bolts D<3>, D'. The bolt D' is fixed to the block D, but the bolt D<3> has a head D<5> which can slide in a recess D<6>. When the bolt D<4> enters the orifice C<3> in the block C', the section C of the blade is locked in its advanced position ; when the bolt D4 is withdrawn and the bolt D<3> enters the orifice C<3>, the two sections of the blade are locked together and move in unison. The block D is normally held in its right-band position, Fig. 1, by a spring F so that the bolt D<3> locks the two sections of the blade together. The block D can be moved to the left by a lever K<1> to which is connected a rod K. A spring G<1> tends to raise the rod K but is normally prevented from doing so by a spring- pressed catch which engages a notch in the rod. When the die-case of the machine moves into certain positions, the catch is tripped and the spring G' moves the block D to the left. The rod K is reset by a lever P<3> which is actuated by a vertically-moving part R of the machine. Specification No. 27,480, A.D. 1903, is referred to.
Patent GB-190723681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Contact or Connecting Plugs.
Inventor: STEINTHAL WILLIAM PAUL
Filed: 1907-10-26
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 23,681. Steinthal, W. P., and Jessop, L. Oct. 26. Couplings ; switches. - Contact-plugs are formed of a split tube which may be expanded against the contact-bars in order that they may form a positive contact. Fig. 2 shows a form for use when two bars b on opposite sides of a metal switchboard are to be connected. The tube a is made to fit the holes in the bars b, and is split at each end. The spindle e has formed on it right and left handed screws separated by an anular recess e, against which the pin g bears so as to connect loosely the tube to the spindle. On each of the screwed ends of the spindle are conical sleeves h provided with pins i, which enter the slots in the tube a. On inserting the plug and rotating the spindle g, the handle f and the sleeves are moved outwards, and the tube a is expanded against the bars b. To assist in the expansion, the tube may be coned as shown. Fig. 7 shows a form of single contact-plug. The plug consists of the slotted tube k carried by a metal block m and expanded by a cone n mounted on a screwed spindle p, which extends through the bush q, which is attached by a set-screw to the handle s. One end of the bush is flanged, and the flange lies between the block m and collar t.
Patent GB-190725368-A (GB)
Title: Method of Making the Seam-connection between the Top or Bottom Plate and the Body of Millboard Boxes.
Filed: 1907-11-15
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 25,368. Sõchsische Cartonnagen-Maschinen Akt.-Ges. Nov. 27, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Making boxes.- In making millboard boxes, the body portion b is placed in a mould d, Fig. 5, and the lid or bottom a is curved and placed in position upon the core e. A flat plunger is brought to bear upon the part a, expanding it and forming a channel c, Fig. 6, round the body portion b. To complete the operation, the sides of the channel are pressed flat against the millboard a, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190800531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines or Apparatus for the Manufacture of Artificial Stone or Slate.
Inventor: BALE VINCENT
Filed: 1908-01-09
Granted: 1908-05-21
Abstract: 531. Bale, V. Jan. 9. Paper boards; paper - machines. - In forming artificial stone slabs from fibrous materials, cement, and water, by means of vacuum and rolling apparatus, the freshly formed slabs are received upon thin metal' sheets so that they may be removed from the machine without damage. The mixed materials pass down a shoot 1 to a chamber 2, and thence by a regulating - gate 4 to a measuring- chamber 7. A batten 8 is placed against the end of the chamber 7, and a second gate 6 is opened to allow the material to flow on to a conveyer 9 carrying the batten. Deckel straps 10 retain the material at each side of the conveyer. A gauze drum 11, rotated in the opposite direction to the moving conveyer 9, effects a preliminary consolidation of the material. The expressed liquid is removed by curved gutters 12. The conveyer passes over a vacuum box 14, and then beneath a moving belt 18 carrying the sheet of material beneath adjustable pressing-rollers 18<a>. The bands also pass between a box 19, connected to a compressed-air supply, and a second vacuum box 21. Near the delivery end of the band 9, the band 18 is lifted by passing round a roller 22<a>, and the partly formed slab passes to a second conveyer 23. To prevent the slab from adhering to the belt 9, the helt is given an abrupt change in direction by means of a small roller 24. The conveyer 23 passes over a fixed plate 26, above which is a pressing- roller 27, and delivers the moist slab on to a thin metal plate fed beneath the same by means of a conveyer 28. The metal plates are contained in a box 30, and are fed forward, in turn, at the desired time, by means of a friction roller 31 operated by a foot-actuated pulley 34. Rollers 36 receive the plates and pass them on to the conveyer 28 beneath the moist slabs, which may then be removed for further treatment.
Patent GB-190802692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Saving Apparatus for Sea Use.
Inventor: WILCOX ANDREW HOLLAND
Filed: 1908-02-06
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 2692. Wilcox, A. H., and Bibby, B. M. Feb. 6. Line-towing apparatus.-In life-saving apparatus of the kind that comprises a balloon used to carry a life-line to the shore or to another ship, the balloon contains an incandescent lamp L and carries suspended from a ring B a battery or commutator, a pyrotechnic light M, a box K for messages, and a boat-shaped float. The line F is also attached to the ring B and is on a reel G, which is mounted on a bar so as to revolve freely, the paying out of the line being stopped when it is desired to bring down the balloon. The float H is of wood or other substance, and is connected to the balloon by a wire I. The electric glow lamp L is suspended in the balloon. The apparatus together with a cylinder of hydrogen is designed to be stored in a small box.
Patent GB-190807498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Mechanism for the Side Registering or Side Lay of Sheets of Paper, Cardboard, or other Material.
Inventor: COLLIS ALFRED
Filed: 1908-04-04
Granted: 1908-12-31
Abstract: 7498. Collis, A. April 4. Feeding sheets. -Relates to side registering- devices for paper or other material. A bracket 3 is mounted on two transverse shafts 1, 2, the latter of which is stationary while the former oscillates and by means of bevel-gearing 4, 5 rocks an arm 6. This arm is connected by a link 9 to a toggle 7, 8 between a slide 11 and a pivoted lever 10. In operation, the arm 6 is moved to break the toggle 7, 8 and move the slide 11 and lever 10 inward to grip the sheet 12, after which the toggle is straightened and returns the slide 11 and lever 10, which draw the sheet into a stop 13. The gripping-surfaces of the slide 11 and lever 10 may be fluted to corrugate and stiffen the edge of the sheet. The pressure of the lever 10 on the sheet is adjusted by a set-screw 14, and also, in the case of large sheets, by increasing the friction between the slide 11 and the bed by means of a screw 22. The stop 13, which extends on both sides of the gripper, is mounted on a bar adjustable by means of a screw 21, and comprises two hinged plates the upper 15 of which is raised and lowered during the reciprocation of the gripper by a roller 16 and cam-surface 17 on the slide 11. The opening of the stop is determined by a spring 15<a> and a screw 19. In a modification, the lever 10 carries a foot or a spring roller at its end for engaging the sheet. When the device is required to operate at the other end of the feed-board, the device is reversed and pushed across the board, together with the bevel-wheel 4, which is feathered on the shaft 1 ; the movement of this shaft is then reversed, for which purpose it is preferably driven by a rod or chain from a slotted link or quadrant similar to the common link reversing-gear. In a modification, two sets of bevel-gear are employed for operating the slide, in which case reversal of the shaft 1 is unnecessary.
Patent GB-190811173-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus or Appliance for Sharpening the Blades of Safety-razors.
Inventor: JANSEN WILHELM
Filed: 1908-05-22
Granted: 1909-05-24
Abstract: 11,173. Jansen, W. May 22. Sharpening.-An appliance for use in stropping safety-razor blades comprises arched frames a, b, Figs. 2 and 5, connected by rollers c and a rod e, and having projections d connected by stays f. Extension pieces g secured to the projections d carry the pivoted blade-holder k, the shaft i of which is geared to a friction roller h journaled between the projections d. The strop passes through the space n, and the appliance is reciprocated along the strop, A blade holder for thin blades having apertures consists of a plate x, Fig. 3, having a boss z by which it is secured to the shaft i, and pins p which engage with the holes in the blade and with slots in a sliding arched blade spring q, the central key-hole slot engaging with a headed pin. For blades having end notches, the plate x<1>, Fig. 4, is provided with a hook s which engages one notch, a hook t on a plate u, sliding on pins on the plate x<1>, engaging the other notch in the blade.
Patent GB-190815705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Automatically Locking and Unlocking Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: STONE CLAUD PARKINSON
Filed: 1908-07-24
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 15,705. Stone, C. P. July 24. Fastenings, railway-carriage door.-The spring bolt b of a railway-carriage door is rounded off at b<1> and recessed at b<2>. The socket c, formed in the door jamb to receive the bolt b, is provided with an electro-magnet e having a keeper d which, when the bolt is shot into the sockets and the magnet energized by a current derived from a dynamo driven off the carriage axle, is attracted so as to engage the recess b<2> and secure the bolt. When the carriage is at rest, the keeper d lies in the recess, leaving the bolt free to be withdrawn in the usual way.
Patent GB-190816108-A (GB)
Title: Handles or Pull Supports.
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN DAVIS
Filed: 1908-07-29
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 16,108. Campbell, J. D. July 29. Handles. - In means for securing handles or pull-supports to drawers &c., the pull is exerted on a securing-member 2, of which the transverselycurved part 7 has a laterally-turned part 8. The outer end of the member 2 is passed through the hole 4 in the cap 1, and is formed into a loop 6. This end is then passed backwards through the hole 4 and is inserted in a slit 5 in the cap 1 and bent over against it so as to form a pivotal connexion therewith. The part 7 is secured in the hole 10 by a headed locking-pin 3, which is driven in from the front and forces the projection 8 into the walls of the hole.
Patent GB-190817677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fasteners for Clogs, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings.
Inventor: PARKINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-08-22
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 17,677. Parkinson, W., and Massey, J. Aug. 22. Hook fastenings. - Boots, leggings, &c. are fastened by the engagement of a hook on one part with a spring clip on the other. The metal plate C, formed with one or more hooks F, is attached to one of the parts to be fastened ; to the other part is attached a plate E to which is pivoted a plate D formed with a finger-piece D, and with one or more slots to receive the hook F which is gripped between the plates E and D through the pressure of a spring K.
Patent GB-190820825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical and like Bandages.
Inventor: GARRATT JOHN EDWIN
Filed: 1908-10-02
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 20,825. Garratt, J. E. Oct. 2. Bandages; pads.-A bandage to be applied to the head comprises a band a provided with adjustable fastening-means and carrying pads c, d, e of wool, felt, &c., attached by means of loops, clips, or snap fasteners so that they may be adjusted in position or removed from the band. The pads may be saturated with lotion, and may be provided with oiled paper to prevent evaporation &c.
Patent GB-190824056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Earthenware Tiles used for Building and like purposes.
Inventor: BURGESS JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-11-10
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 24,056. Burgess, J. Nov. 10. Bricks &c. for ventilation.- Relates to hollow earthen. ware tiles of the shape shown in Fig. 1 used in the construction of fireproof floors and for building and like purposes generally, and consists in externally scoring or roughening the sides and bottom and, if necessary, the top of the tile before firing so as to form a hard keying surface to which concrete, cement, or plaster will readily adhere. A number of tiles may be built end to end in a floor so as to form an air shaft which may be used for ventilating the structure.
Patent GB-190902043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston Packing-rings.
Inventor: CARLISLE PERCY
IPC: F16J9/10
Filed: 1909-01-28
Granted: 1909-12-09
Abstract: 2043. Carlisle, P., and Harbord, A. W. Jan. 28. Piston packing. - Means for limiting the expansion of a piston ring consists in segmental extensions B on the ends of the ring adapted to abut against projections A on a spring, fitted as shown. The spring may be of the type described in Specification 2155/84 and 809/99.
Patent GB-190914127-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Tam-o'-Shanter and Hood.
Inventor: HURLBERT OLIVE ELIZABETH
IPC: A42B1/20
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1909-08-26
Abstract: 14,127. Hurlbert, O. E. June 16. Caps; hoods with folding flaps.-A tam-o'- shanter convertible into a hood comprises a loose body 5, a full top 6, and a rim 7 in the form of a reinforcing or stiffening part, the rim 7 and the body 5 having an opening 8 provided with two flaps 9. The flaps are held in an overlapping position by detachable fasteners, and carry tying strings 15 which can be hidden.
Patent GB-190914227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Oil Cans, Hand Lubricators, and the like.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN
IPC: F16N3/08
Filed: 1909-06-17
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 14,227. Alley, S. June. 17. Battery lamps in lubricating-cans. A lamp 7 is placed below a false bottom 2, a switch 12 being connected to the valve 16 of the can, or operated by the thumb. A lens 17 is protected by sideguards 18.
Patent GB-190920847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Diving Dresses, Wading Suits and Trousers and the like.
IPC: B63C11/02
Filed: 1909-09-11
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 20,847. Davis, R. H., and Siebe, Gorman, & Co. Sept. 11. Drawings to Specification. Divers' dress.-Chafing-patches are so secured to the knees, elbows, and other parts subjected to heavy wear, of diving-dresses, wading- trousers, and the like, that when worn through, they may easily be removed and replaced. Eyelet holes are provided around the edge of the patch, and through these pass screws screwing into nuts on the dress. Other forms of fasten ing described are buttons, and snap fastenings such as are used for gloves.